India, Sept. 19 -- US companies are reportedly sponsoring more H-1B visas than before, as per Newsweek. The data has caused worries online among American jobseekers.

This report comes at a time when there is a backlash against the H-1B visa system, and a concerted crackdown on immigration by the Donald Trump government.

The Newsweek report states that the biggest year-over-year gains via sponsorship were spread across different industries, with biggest rises being seen in consulting, finance, and tech firms.

Amazon continued to be the largest H-1B sponsor, with approvals increasing from 9,257 in 2024 to 10,044 in 2025, the publication noted. Other companies expanding foreign hiring include Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.

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